SIA and Tata agree to merge Air India and Vistara

Singapore, 2022-Dec-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Tata Sons (Tata) have agreed to merge Air India and Vistara, with SIA also investing INR 20,585 million (S$360 million, US$250 million) in Air India as part of the transaction. This would give SIA a 25.1% stake in an enlarged Air India group with… Read the full press release

IATA calls Danish and Icelandic Air Navigation Service Providers to revoke planned increases in air traffic charges

Geneva, Switzerland, 2022-Dec-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on both the Danish and Icelandic Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSP) to revoke the planned increases in air traffic charges set to come into effect on 1 January 2023. On average, the fees paid by airlines for crossing the airspace… Read the full press release

British Airways and American Airlines co-locate operations at newly renovated Terminal 8 at New York’s JFK

New York, USA, 2022-Dec-01 — /Travel PR News/ — American Airlines and British Airways are ready to welcome customers to the newly renovated Terminal 8 at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport. Starting on Dec. 1, 2022, customers will benefit from an enhanced travel experience with seamless travel connections as the two airlines co-locate… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways announces resumption of services to Taif, Saudi Arabia

Passengers flying from Taif will benefit from the airline’s extensive international network across Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas via the World’s Best Airport, Hamad International Airport DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Dec-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to announce that it will resume services to Taif starting 3 January 2023 with three weekly… Read the full press release

Qantas launches biggest ever release of Points Plane flights

Almost 3000 flights across January and February to be Points Planes in biggest ever release Available to popular destinations like Byron Bay, Hamilton Island, Broome and the Gold Coast Frequent flyers can book seats from 11am today (Tuesday 29 November) Sydney, Australia, 2022-Nov-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas Frequent Flyers looking for a summer… Read the full press release

Oman Air introduces low-cost fare option designed for passengers who travel light

Muscat, Oman, 2022-Nov-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Continuing to meet the evolving needs of its passengers, Oman Air has introduced Super Saver, a brand-new category of Economy Class fare that offers greater choice and more value than ever. Designed for those who travel light, the low-cost option allows passengers to opt for no check-in… Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce and easyJet successfully trial world’s first aero engine on hydrogen

London, UK, 2022-Nov-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Rolls-Royce and easyJet today (NOVEMBER / 28 2022) confirmed they have set a new aviation milestone with the world’s first run of a modern aero engine on hydrogen. The ground test was conducted on an early concept demonstrator using green hydrogen created by wind and tidal power…. Read the full press release

Ryanair adds Naples and Porto to its Summer ‘23 schedule for Shannon

NEW NAPLES & PORTO ROUTES – 26 ROUTES FOR SUMMER ’23 DUBLIN, Ireland, 2022-Nov-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Following last month’s unveiling of Ryanair’s Summer ‘23 schedule for Shannon, underpinned by the addition of a 3rd based aircraft representing a $300m investment in the mid-west region, the airline has today (24 Nov) added even more… Read the full press release

Emirates marks 51st UAE National Day with new range of activities

Dubai, UAE, 2022-Nov-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Celebrating the 51st UAE National Day on 2 December, Emirates is marking the occasion with a range of activities, from new design motifs and lighting schemes in its aircraft cabins, to traditional Arabic sweets served onboard and in the Emirates Lounges in Dubai, to an exclusive UAE commemoration… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport welcomes Ryanair’s twice weekly services to Naples and Porto starting Summer ‘23

Shannon, Ireland, 2022-Nov-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Two new Mediterranean services have been secured by Shannon Airport to Naples and Porto with Ryanair. The two exciting new destinations to Naples in Italy, and Porto in Portugal, will begin operating from Shannon in Summer ‘23. The new twice weekly services will run on Wednesdays and Sundays for… Read the full press release

SAS launches new route to JFK in New York

Stockholm, Sweden, 2022-Nov-25 — /Travel PR News/ — On February 9, SAS will launch its new route between Copenhagen Airport and John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. The new route enables SAS customers to travel easily from both the West and East side of New York as SAS continues to offer departures from… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines to resume flights to Busan and increase Airbus A380 services to Australia

Singapore, 2022-Nov-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines (SIA) will boost frequencies to destinations across East Asia and South East Asia, resume flights to Busan, and increase Airbus A380 services to Australia during the Northern Summer operating season (26 March to 29 October 2023), supporting the strong projected demand to these destinations. As a… Read the full press release

European Regions Airline Association (ERA) elects Embraer’s César Pereira to its Board

Surrey, UK, 2022-Nov-25 — /Travel PR News/ — European Regions Airline Association (ERA) welcomes a new manufacturer representative to the ERA Board. César Pereira, Vice President, Sales and Marketing – EMEA, Embraer, was recently elected by his fellow members and will hold a seat on the Board for the next three years. Embraer’s César Pereira… Read the full press release

Bulgaria Air expands codeshare partnership with Air France

Sofia, Bulgaria, 2022-Nov-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Bulgaria Air deepens its long-standing codeshare partnership with the French airline Air France. The national carrier of Bulgaria will delight its passengers with even more options for travel between Bulgaria and France. A new step in cooperation is the abolition of the quota principle for the carriage of… Read the full press release

DSNA selects SITA’s data-driven Safety Cube solution to enhanced safety in French airspace

DSNA will deploy SITA’s data-driven Safety Cube solution for enhanced safety Paris, France, 2022-Nov-24 — /Travel PR News/ — French air navigation service provider, DSNA, has selected SITA’s safety and compliance management solution, SITA Safety Cube, to advance operational safety and promote a strong safety culture. The system will be deployed in French airspace spanning five… Read the full press release

Emirates to expands services between Dubai and Colombo, Sri Lanka

Dubai, UAE, 2022-Nov-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has announced plans to add an additional daily direct flight between Dubai and Colombo, starting from 1 December 2022, to cater to the seasonal increase in the demand for travel. The additional service, operating as EK648/EK649, will increase the number of daily flights between the two… Read the full press release

Emirates offers special Thanksgiving menus on flights from Dubai to USA

Dubai, UAE, 2022-Nov-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates will be giving passengers a taste of home with special Thanksgiving menus across all classes, on flights from Dubai to USA, between the 24 and 26 of November. Serving its cosmopolitan customer base, Emirates celebrates many multicultural occasions on-board from Eid to Christmas, Diwali to Lunar… Read the full press release

Emirates marks five years of partnership with flydubai

Five things to know about how they’re delivering more benefits for travellers Dubai, UAE, 2022-Nov-23 — /Travel PR News/ — This month marks five years since Emirates and flydubai activated their extensive partnership and joined forces to offer customers unrivalled travel options to every corner of the globe. They’ve certainly delivered on their promise. The… Read the full press release

Wizz Air further expands its base in Cyprus by allocating two Airbus A321neo aircraft

An additional 800,000 seats on sale from Larnaca with total number of seats on sale rising to 1,900,000 from Cyprus Three new routes launching in 2022, with six routes operating with increased frequency Budapest, Hungary, 2022-Nov-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest-growing and most Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest growing and most environmentally sustainable… Read the full press release

Air Canada adds Live TV as the newest addition to its onboard entertainment

Six Canadian national sports and news channels in English and French Customers can watch exciting live sports on TSN and RDS, including soccer, hockey, football, golf, basketball and more, plus national, world, and business news 55% of mainline aircraft to be Live TV-enabled by the second quarter of 2023 MONTREAL, CANADA, 2022-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/… Read the full press release

Geneva Airport increases capacity and taking airport experience to the next level with digital passenger processing technology from SITA

Passengers are experiencing a faster, more efficient journey from check-in to boarding Geneva, Switzerland, 2022-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Passengers traveling from Geneva Airport can now breeze through self-service touchpoints at check-in, bag drop, and security thanks to digital passenger processing technology from SITA. The new touchpoints are helping to reduce wait times and… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines and Kidd’s Kids partner for the 16th year to send more than 20 Kidd’s Kids and their families on a special trip

DALLAS, TX, 2022-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines and Kidd’s Kids partnered for the 16th year to send more than 20 Kidd’s Kids and their families on a trip to the Most Magical Place on Earth outside of Orlando, Fla. Southwest hosted a celebratory pre-flight event, complete with a red carpet send-off and… Read the full press release

San Francisco International Airport anticipates a busy holiday travel season

Airport expects the highest passenger traffic levels since pandemic began SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2022-Nov-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) anticipates a busy holiday travel season, forecasting the highest levels of passenger traffic since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The holiday travel season will begin in earnest on Friday,… Read the full press release

Kansas City International Airport expects to serve more than 356,000 passengers this Thanksgiving travel period

Passengers Urged to Arrive at Least Two Hours Prior to Departure Kansas City, MO, 2022-Nov-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Employees at Kansas City International Airport are gearing up for the annual Thanksgiving holiday travel rush that could reach approximately 356,000 travelers over the peak travel period. Airport officials suggest that travelers  arrive early, at… Read the full press release

Mineta San José International Airport ready to welcome more than 438,000 passengers this holiday season

Plan ahead for a travel experience that’s smooth as gravy San José, Calif., 2022-Nov-18 — /Travel PR News/ — With passenger traffic to and from Silicon Valley now at its highest level since 2019, Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) expects to be busier this holiday season than it has been for some time. The… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines launched daily, nonstop service from San Antonio to Las Vegas and Orlando

Daily service to Las Vegas and Orlando starts, with Baltimore/Washington D.C.  and Fort Lauderdale launching March 2023 MIRAMAR, Fla., 2022-Nov-18 — /Travel PR News/ — San Antonio travel options soared today (Nov. 17, 2022) as Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) launched its daily, nonstop service from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to popular leisure destinations, including Las Vegas (LAS)… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways highlights products and services thru new branding at London Heathrow Terminal 4

Branding features a 9-metre Boeing 777-9 scaled model aircraft, a 12-metre LED screen also promoting the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 London, UK, 2022-Nov-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has unveiled new branding at London Heathrow Terminal 4 roundabout . The branding features a 9-metre long Boeing 777-9 scaled model aircraft, placed above… Read the full press release

British Airways launches new direct route between London and Cincinnati

London, UK, 2022-Nov-17 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has announced a new direct route from London Heathrow to the Cincinnati region, starting from Summer 2023. Cincinnati will become the 27th US destination served directly from London by British Airways, which offers 300 transatlantic flights per week, the most of any UK carrier. Starting… Read the full press release

Houston Airports to welcome its largest holiday travel crowd since 2019

As more passengers take to the skies this holiday season, people should plan and prepare for their trip to the airport HOUSTON, TX, 2022-Nov-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Houston Airports is preparing to welcome its largest holiday travel crowd since 2019. George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) expect a combined 2.3… Read the full press release

General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs and Emirates approve biometric data usage to improve airport experience

Dubai, UAE, 2022-Nov-16 — /Travel PR News/ — In collaboration with the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai (GDRFA), Emirates airline is now offering international travellers the opportunity to speed up their airport experience by consenting to the use of biometric data. The agreement was signed by His Excellency Lieutenant General Mohamed Ahmed… Read the full press release